Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Lecturer
Dalbir Ahlawat
Contact via 02 9850 1433
level 2, Building Y3A
By appointment
Julian Droogan
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MPICT or PGDipPICT or GradDipPICT or MPICTMIntSecSt or MIntSecStud or PGDipIntSecStud or GradDipIntSecStud or PGCertIntSecStud or GradCertIntSecStud
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
PICT907 - Border Security and Migration
2015 S2 Evening
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Unit description |
Unit description
The modern sovereign state was established on the assumption of a fixed population. The traditional global movements of people are increasingly challenging this assumption driven in part by the unequal impacts of economic globalisation and the conflicts that result from it. This unit examines the nature of this movement and the measures being taken by states and international organisations to control it. In addition, it examines the causes and nature of migratory and refugee movements in the past and present and their effects on the security of states and societies. It aims to assess the political and practical measures being taken by both developed and developing countries to control migratory flows. Thereby special attention is paid to border control mechanisms as well as international cooperation that comprise both state and non-state actors. Another focus of this unit will be to analyse the political and societal effects of the integration of immigrants.
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Name | Weighting | Due |
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Research Essay | 50% | 25 October 2015 |
Critique | 30% | End of Weeks 3, 5, 7, 9 |
Quiz | 20% | From End of Weeks 2 to 11 |
Due: 25 October 2015
Weighting: 50%
The 3000 words Research Essay allows students to develop core disciplinary knowledge, enhance research skills, show effective written communication skills, and demonstrate originality and critical thinking. The Essay should flow logically from introduction to evidence to conclusion, should reflect wide readings across a diverse body of academic literature and should demonstrate critical analysis and objectivity.
The Essay will be marked as per a set assessment criteria with focus on topic comprehension, argument, written expression, referencing, essay structure and organization. For details of this criteria see the marking template in the ILearn.
Due: End of Weeks 3, 5, 7, 9
Weighting: 30%
Preparation of a 500 words Critique in Weeks 4, 6, 8 and 10 of one relevant article in the corresponding week is intended to encourage independent research and demonstrate a capacity to find, synthesise and critically evaluate information relevant to specific topics or issues. The Critique should demonstrate précis of the key arguments of the article and critical evaluation of the article's merits (strengths/weaknesses).
A detailed marking matrix is available to all enrolled students on the unit ilearn site. Marking criteria in the marking matrix includes evaluation of the Critique.
Due: From End of Weeks 2 to 11
Weighting: 20%
The weekly Quizzes are intended to give students an opportunity to explore in details the issues covered in the Unit and to develop a deeper understanding of the subject matter. Given the nature of the Quizzes students will develop effective interpretative and analytical skills.
Participation in the Quizzes demonstrates continuous constructive engagement from Week 2 to Week 11. The Quizzes will be marked as per the set question response. For details of this criteria see the details in the ilearn.
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REQUIRED READINGS
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WORD LIMITS FOR ASSESSMENT TASKS
REASSESSMENT OF ASSIGNMENTS DURING THE SEMESTER
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Module 1 27/7/2015 |
Introduction: Migration, Border and Security |
Module 2 3/8/2015 |
Theoretical Perspectives: Migration, Development and Border |
Module 3 10/8/2015 |
Migration: What shape it is taking |
Module 4 17/8/2015 |
Border Security and Migration Challenges: Statelessness, Human Trafficking and War Criminals |
Module 5 24/8/2015 |
US: Border Security, Migration and New Challenges |
Module 6 31/8/2015 |
Europe: Legislative Framework and Evolving Security and Migration Patterns |
Module 7 7/9/2015
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Australia (1): Immigration and Border Security
14/9/2015 to 27/9/2015 BREAK (No Lectures) |
Module 8 28/9/2015 |
Australia (2): Immigration and Border Security |
Module 9 5/10/2015 |
Third World (1): Border Crossing and Security Issues |
Module 10 12/10/2015 |
Third World (2): China and India |
Module 11 19/10/2015 |
“Burden Sharing” (1): International Cooperation in Asylum and Migration Policies |
Module 12 26/10/2015 |
“Burden Sharing” (2): International Cooperation in Asylum and Migration Policies |
Module 13 2/11/2015 |
Review and Conclusions |
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